Top: Frost MS (Fairfax County, Va.); Bottom L-R: Walker Mill MS (Prince George's County, Md.); Meridian HS (formerly George Mason HS, Falls Church, Va.). Photo credit for Frost and Walker: B&D; photo credit for Meridian: Emily Leayman, Patch.com.

Public-private partnerships (P3s) are revolutionizing the way school districts finance and deliver capital improvements, offering flexible, cost-effective solutions that accelerate project timelines and reduce reliance on taxpayer funding. In this month's issue of The B&D Perspective, our own Jeff Bonvechio, a seasoned expert in alternative project delivery, public sector real estate strategy, and infrastructure planning, explains how P3 models can help K-12 schools modernize their facilities while optimizing long-term financial and operational outcomes.

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U Street corridor, Washington, DC; photo credit: iStock

A recent analysis by the DC Public Library, led by Brick & Story with support from Brailsford & Dunlavey, assessed whether Adams Morgan, U Street, and Dupont Circle need a new public library. While some residents expressed interest in a closer location, the analysis found that barriers to library access—like lack of awareness, language challenges, and service gaps—could be addressed through other means. Instead of immediately pursuing a new full-service library, the final analysis recommends expanded outreach, digital services, and potential smaller-scale solutions.

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The B&D Perspective explores key challenges and innovative solutions shaping facility planning and implementation in the K-12 and municipal sectors. It is published monthly by Brailsford & Dunlavey, one of the country's leading development advisory and program management firms. To learn more, go to bdconnect.com/k12-municipal. To view career opportunities at B&D, go to bdconnect.com/careers. TO UNSUBSCRIBE, please click "Unsubscribe" below.